4 deputy constable killed, 2 others injured in possible ambush shooting: Texas

10/16/2021- 8:00 a.m.

Texas – A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable is dead and two others are injured after they were shot while working an extra security job in north Houston, according to police.

One of the injured deputy constables was shot in the back and is in surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said the second injured deputy constable was shot in the foot and is awaiting surgery.HPD Executive Assistant Chief James Jones said a person of interest is in custody, but it’s not clear if he is a witness or the suspect.

Police said it is unknown if the deputy constables had a chance to return fire.”It’s probably one of the toughest things I’ve done in my career,” Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said.

Breaking: Precint 4 Harris County Constable Mark Herman says three of his deputies were shot early this morning. One was killed. Another was shot in the back and is in surgery at Memorial Hermann. A third deputy constable was shot in the foot and is awaiting surgery. #khou
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) October 16, 2021

“My main concern is the families of the three officers involved…I hope for swift and quick justice for that individual because he ambushed my deputies.”